Longwood program battles surge in drug use
As of 2016, 34 in every 100,000 residents in the Bronx died from an overdose, more than gun homicides and car crashes combined, according to a study by the New York Department of Health.
Jenny Pedraza; video by Jasper Kars & Gerrit Doelman
Show honors hip-hop greats
Casita Maria threw a birthday bash for hip-hop in a multimedia extravaganza on Oct. 5.
Artists add color to the South Bronx
Hunts Point and Mott Haven are the canvas for two new arts projects.
Arroyo swamps Pabon to retain Council seat
The incumbent will be back representing Hunts Point and Longwood, after surviving a vigorous challenge from upstart Julio Pabon.
Gospel singing lights path for PS 48 kids
A teacher uses gospel music to transform some formerly rowdy preteens into music enthusiasts.
Mayoral candidates debate housing
Mayoral hopefuls faced off in Longwood to debate proposed policies on issues that concern New Yorkers, but one—scandal-scarred Anthony Weiner—left early, to address the media.
Census bureau hiring
This fall, the U.S. Census Bureau will hire over 500 temporary Field Representatives to conduct
No justice for Trayvon, protesters say
Hundreds took to the streets of Hunts Point and Longwood on July 15 to speak out against a Florida jury’s decision to acquit watchman George Zimmerman of charges he murdered Trayvon Martin in cold blood.